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Has CM History Sleuth uncovered Murrell Mansion clue?

By "Jim"

Could the proposed "two story frame dwelling on modern plans" mentioned in the following article be the Murrell house at Craycraft recently pictured on CM?
Old Mansion to be Removed
Messrs. Nathan and James Murrell are making preparations to build a two story frame dwelling on modern plans on the spot occupied by their former dwelling which was erected many years ago. The house in which they live is a comfortable log structure and was erected by their grand-father near one hundred ago, in the early settlement of this country. It is a comfortable dwelling and in good condition but it lacks the conveniences of modern structures. Its removal destroys one of the oldest buildings in that part of the county. (Adair County News, July 29, 1903)I believe the James Murrell mentioned is James N. who was appointed postmaster at Craycraft in 1906.-"Jim"




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